But the unhealthy demand for ideological purity obscures a hopeful fact about the GOP presidential field: There are actually two sensible, experienced grownups. And while Mr. Romney is far more appealing than any of the other choices, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is more principled, has a far more impressive resume and offers a significantly more important message.

Rick Perry. It’s interesting that, when questioned this weekend regarding his attack of vulture capitalism against Romney, his response was that it’s better to get it addressed now than later. A reasonable response, for someone who knows it’s over.

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I will miss Huntsman, but maybe he will pop up again if Mitt gets to the WH (without the dog on top of his limo).